Best of Zurich Tour with Felsenegg Cable Car and Ferry Ride

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

4 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

See top Zurich attractions such as the Swiss National Museum, Old Town (Alstadt), and the Zurich Opera House, and tour the surrounding areas by ferry and cable car on this action-packed afternoon tour. Capture photos of the Bahnhofstrasse, Enge harbour, and the Fraumünster Church during your coach tour of Zurich. Enjoy a ferry ride on the lake before traveling into the Alps and taking a cable car ride up to the Felsenegg viewpoint for spectacular views of the small towns on Lake Zurich.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

2 March - 10 April 2026 | March 2027: Felsenegg cable car replaced by Dolder cogwheel train due to revision

Routing may be subject to change without prior notice due to construction or public events

Please wear comfortable shoes, as there will be a 5-minute walk with moderate uphill and downhill sections

What To Expect

Zurich

Board a comfortable coach in central Zurich (Sihlquai Bus Station) to begin your city tour.

Admission Not Applicable

Bahnhofstrasse

Your guide will talk about the city's history and point out landmarks including the castle-like Swiss National Museum, the luxurious shopping street Bahnhofstrasse, and the renowned financial district.

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Guided walk of Zurich’s Old Town

Fully guided tour by professional multilingual guide (English/Spanish)

Scenic ferry crossing on Lake Zurich

Transportation in comfortable coach with AC

Aerial cable car ride up to Felsenegg (replaced by Dolder cogwheel train during maintenance)

Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Food and drinks

Personal expenses

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Options

English

Spanish

Reviews

4.17

1,267 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

665

339

136

Great Tour
Karen S,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was a great tour. We saw a lot of Zürich and outskirts. Gonzalo was an excellent guide and Victoria a wonderful bus driver.
Rushed and disappointed
Lorna W,May 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00
Unfortunately, we found the whole experience very underwhelming and poorly organised from start to finish. The tour began with being told, as soon as we boarded the coach, that we wouldn’t have access to bathrooms again for another three hours — not exactly the best start to a long day trip. The coach tour around the city was disappointing, mainly because much of the commentary focused on buildings and landmarks we either couldn’t properly see or simply drove past too quickly. The roadworks in the city centre certainly didn’t help, although I appreciate that part wasn’t the tour company’s fault. We then stopped briefly for photos of the fountain in the lake, which felt more like filler than a meaningful stop. The walking tour around the square in Zurich was equally disappointing. We could barely hear the guide for most of it, and the information itself wasn’t particularly engaging or memorable. After that, there was another 20–30 minute coach journey simply to board a ferry that transported the coach across the lake for around 10 minutes. The scenery was beautiful, but the experience ended almost as soon as it began and didn’t really justify the additional travel time. The most frustrating part of the day was the mountain stop. By the time we reached the cable car, we were told we had to leave the restaurant at the top by 4:25pm — despite it already being around 3:47pm. After waiting in line, squeezing into the cable car, walking to the restaurant, queueing to order food, and then waiting for it to arrive, we were left with barely 10 minutes to eat and use the toilets before rushing back down again. Overall, the entire trip felt extremely rushed, badly timed, and lacking in organisation. Far too much time was spent travelling between very short stops, and not nearly enough time was given to actually enjoy any of the experiences. Personally, I would have preferred not to spend so much time travelling out to the ferry crossing, even though the views were beautiful. A shorter boat experience closer to the city centre would have made far more sense and would have allowed visitors more time on the mountain without feeling constantly rushed. What should have been a relaxing and scenic day ended up feeling stressful and disappointing.
The tour was wonderful....
Irina B,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
The tour was wonderful. Featured a balance of city and nature which my husband and 8-year old daughter really enjoyed. We especially liked that the tour wasn’t long and tedious - I think it did the trick to adjusting us to the time change after having just arrived in Zurich.
Best of Zürich tour
Robert M,May 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00
It’s okay, but not my favorite tour in Zurich. The highlight was the gondola ride and the restaurant at the top. The view was amazing from the patio of the restaurant.
This tour gave a good...
Josephine R,May 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
This tour gave a good overall sightseeing experience of Zurich. I found the commentary by the guide was a little too much towards the political side of Zurich & Swizerland rather than the interesting history of Zurich, which some other tour operators focus on.
Adela was wonderful
Alan H,May 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
Nice trip through the city and Felsenegg was a lovely site. The ferry ride was a nice treat. Our guide Adela was wonderful
Nice Overview
David W,May 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We got a nice overview of Zürich with interesting facts from our guide Elisabeth. It was well organized and included everything shown on their website. I can recommend this tour.
Zurich tour to avoid
Eban B,May 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00
Ferry ride 10 mins seemed too rushed. You really have 5 mins on the ferry. Most of the tour on the bus. Not that exciting. Would avoid a tour like this in the future. The guide was great. But tour was pretty bland
Luxury coach. Very...
Geoffrey C,May 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
Luxury coach. Very informative guide. Lovely views. Unfortunately not the best weather but not much we can do about that. Overall a good tour
Wasn’t English only your, paid for English tour
thomaswV5281KN,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Signed up for English tour. Was English and Spanish. So disappointed that we didn’t get full value of ticket or knowledge from tour if all one language.

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Best of Zurich Tour with Felsenegg Cable Car and Ferry Ride

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

4 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

2 March - 10 April 2026 | March 2027: Felsenegg cable car replaced by Dolder cogwheel train due to revision

Routing may be subject to change without prior notice due to construction or public events

Please wear comfortable shoes, as there will be a 5-minute walk with moderate uphill and downhill sections

What To Expect

Zurich

Board a comfortable coach in central Zurich (Sihlquai Bus Station) to begin your city tour.

Admission Not Applicable

Bahnhofstrasse

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Guided walk of Zurich’s Old Town

Fully guided tour by professional multilingual guide (English/Spanish)

Scenic ferry crossing on Lake Zurich

Transportation in comfortable coach with AC

Aerial cable car ride up to Felsenegg (replaced by Dolder cogwheel train during maintenance)

Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Food and drinks

Personal expenses

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Options

English

Spanish

Reviews

4.17

1,267 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

665

339

136

Great Tour
Karen S,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was a great tour. We saw a lot of Zürich and outskirts. Gonzalo was an excellent guide and Victoria a wonderful bus driver.
Rushed and disappointed
Lorna W,May 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00
Unfortunately, we found the whole experience very underwhelming and poorly organised from start to finish. The tour began with being told, as soon as we boarded the coach, that we wouldn’t have access to bathrooms again for another three hours — not exactly the best start to a long day trip. The coach tour around the city was disappointing, mainly because much of the commentary focused on buildings and landmarks we either couldn’t properly see or simply drove past too quickly. The roadworks in the city centre certainly didn’t help, although I appreciate that part wasn’t the tour company’s fault. We then stopped briefly for photos of the fountain in the lake, which felt more like filler than a meaningful stop. The walking tour around the square in Zurich was equally disappointing. We could barely hear the guide for most of it, and the information itself wasn’t particularly engaging or memorable. After that, there was another 20–30 minute coach journey simply to board a ferry that transported the coach across the lake for around 10 minutes. The scenery was beautiful, but the experience ended almost as soon as it began and didn’t really justify the additional travel time. The most frustrating part of the day was the mountain stop. By the time we reached the cable car, we were told we had to leave the restaurant at the top by 4:25pm — despite it already being around 3:47pm. After waiting in line, squeezing into the cable car, walking to the restaurant, queueing to order food, and then waiting for it to arrive, we were left with barely 10 minutes to eat and use the toilets before rushing back down again. Overall, the entire trip felt extremely rushed, badly timed, and lacking in organisation. Far too much time was spent travelling between very short stops, and not nearly enough time was given to actually enjoy any of the experiences. Personally, I would have preferred not to spend so much time travelling out to the ferry crossing, even though the views were beautiful. A shorter boat experience closer to the city centre would have made far more sense and would have allowed visitors more time on the mountain without feeling constantly rushed. What should have been a relaxing and scenic day ended up feeling stressful and disappointing.
The tour was wonderful....
Irina B,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
The tour was wonderful. Featured a balance of city and nature which my husband and 8-year old daughter really enjoyed. We especially liked that the tour wasn’t long and tedious - I think it did the trick to adjusting us to the time change after having just arrived in Zurich.
Best of Zürich tour
Robert M,May 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00
It’s okay, but not my favorite tour in Zurich. The highlight was the gondola ride and the restaurant at the top. The view was amazing from the patio of the restaurant.
This tour gave a good...
Josephine R,May 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
This tour gave a good overall sightseeing experience of Zurich. I found the commentary by the guide was a little too much towards the political side of Zurich & Swizerland rather than the interesting history of Zurich, which some other tour operators focus on.
Adela was wonderful
Alan H,May 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
Nice trip through the city and Felsenegg was a lovely site. The ferry ride was a nice treat. Our guide Adela was wonderful
Nice Overview
David W,May 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We got a nice overview of Zürich with interesting facts from our guide Elisabeth. It was well organized and included everything shown on their website. I can recommend this tour.
Zurich tour to avoid
Eban B,May 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00
Ferry ride 10 mins seemed too rushed. You really have 5 mins on the ferry. Most of the tour on the bus. Not that exciting. Would avoid a tour like this in the future. The guide was great. But tour was pretty bland
Luxury coach. Very...
Geoffrey C,May 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
Luxury coach. Very informative guide. Lovely views. Unfortunately not the best weather but not much we can do about that. Overall a good tour
Wasn’t English only your, paid for English tour
thomaswV5281KN,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Signed up for English tour. Was English and Spanish. So disappointed that we didn’t get full value of ticket or knowledge from tour if all one language.